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K2 Shreditor 2015 - BASE MATERIAL

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chopsticks
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I'm interested in the Shreditor 102 (2015 model only because of the 191 length) and I am wondering if it will have a sintered base or extruded?


I've had a pair of Domains for a few years and they are - despite lots of waxing - unbelievably slow! (anyone else have this problem with their Domains?)

If the Shreditors are sintered, does anyone happen to know what density they are too?, i.e. 2000/ 4000

By the way I have already searched this, and messaged NS member schmies but not heard back from him yet.

Thanks NS.
Jun 22 2014 11:12AM
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.nasty
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it's made out of corn
Jun 22 2014 12:15PM
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shin-bang
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bump - i have k2 skis for my all mtn setup, i wax them a ton, and after the first 3 runs they are super slow
Jun 22 2014 5:42PM
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chopsticks
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ski_da_powbump - i have k2 skis for my all mtn setup, i wax them a ton, and after the first 3 runs they are super slow


thanks ski_da_pow, which K2's do you have specifically? Because apparently some K2 models have quicker bases, some have slower ones. For example, the 50th anniversary Recoils are supposed to have faste (probably sintered) bases.

I'm trying to work out which type Shrediotr 102s (2015) might be.

cheers
Jun 22 2014 6:02PM
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xnickGT
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I have the Kung fujas and don't have any problems with the speed. If anything they're on the quick side.
Jun 23 2014 2:13AM
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shin-bang
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chopsticksthanks ski_da_pow, which K2's do you have specifically? Because apparently some K2 models have quicker bases, some have slower ones. For example, the 50th anniversary Recoils are supposed to have faste (probably sintered) bases.

I'm trying to work out which type Shrediotr 102s (2015) might be.

cheers


well i have some ghetto "all mountain" skis that are called AMP stryker from 1 or 2 years ago. i use them as my rock ski, which i use 80% of the time haha. the bases on mine seem like plastic. they dont absorb much wax and are not very quick . good luck man
Jun 23 2014 12:41PM
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Twig
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Domains, Press and Sights all use extruded bases.



The Shreditor series all use sintered. I don't know what grade of sintered it is but the bases on my Recoils (also sintered) seemed exceptionally fast.
Jun 23 2014 1:34PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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Pretty sure they are sintered. Base structure is just as important as waxing when it comes to getting speed. So if you ski regularly you want to get a base structure put in more often. If you only wax eventually the bases wont absorb the wax
Jun 23 2014 1:36PM
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chopsticks
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Thanks people - good to know. I gave you all karma, whatever the fuck that means!!
Jun 23 2014 6:04PM
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FreedGucci
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They are sintered
Jun 23 2014 8:00PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Slow skis are a sign that your bases could use a stone grind. Or your wax sucks.
Jun 24 2014 9:43AM
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